Baked Italian Chicken

Ingredients:
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 Tbsp. cooking oil

For sauce:
2 Tbsp. butter/margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Pound chicken breasts.Coat with flour and 1/4 cup Parm. cheese;pat onto both sides of chicken. Brush oil onto a foil lined 13 x 9 x 2" pan; place chicken in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400 F for 20 min.

Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour till smooth. Whisk in milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add seasonings. Pour over chicken. Drizzle with tomato sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.

Bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned.

Serves 6

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Recipe submitted by: sueandhergirls -